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1 photo s courtesy of jeff powelson, dallas forbes & jeremy conklin

2 Aquatic Sports Student Outline Beginning Scuba Diver Program Session Date: Information to be covered: Orientation/Purchase of Student educational materials Equipment fitting/swim test/snorkel procedures Lesson#1: Classroom: Chapters: 1 & 2 Pool: #1 First Scuba Tuesday: 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-1:30 noon Lesson#2: Classroom: Chapters: 3 & 4, Skills review Pool: #2 Scuba Tuesday: 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-1:30 noon Lesson#3: Classroom: Chapters 5 & 6, Computer Assisted diving. Pool: #3 Scuba: Safety skills/emergency swimming ascents Tuesday: 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-1:30 noon Lesson#4: Classroom: Open water conditions Pool: #4 Scuba Emergency & Safety Procedures Tuesday: 6:00pm-9:00pm Coaching session: Turn in all homework. Schedule after 3 rd session of group classes/after 2nd session of Saturday classes Practice session#1 Practice session#2 Practice session#3 Practice session#4 Northwest Open Water weekend: $150 fee + rentals (Must schedule 3 weeks in advance). Universal Referral paperwork/ scheduling (c-card $50) Baja Certi-Vacation package starting at $1395

3 At Aquatic Sports we will give you the upmost individual attention during your scuba training session. During your professional scuba instructional program you will receive a high instructor to student ratio. We are not the typical 12 to 1 style of instruction. We believe your safety and comfort is the most important issue during your scuba training. Don t settle for just getting a certification, get quality instruction for a lifetime of adventure and fun. If you are not comfortable in the water or cannot perform every skill with confidence than you will not feel safe in the water. Diving is serious, however it can be the most fun you have ever had with proper training. If you are ready to commit to learning how to scuba dive the correct way, then turn this page and get you ready for one of most incredible experiences of your life. Your DREAM adventure awaits you!

4 Scuba Schools International (SSI) has more than 35 years of experience in the scuba diving industry. SSI is known in the diving industry for providing high quality education and outstanding training materials for divers of all levels. SSI instructors are only allowed to teach in SSI affiliated facilities. This concept is unique in the industry and allows direct monitoring of all active SSI dive leaders to make sure that high quality education within the standards is provided. SSI instructors teach with proven methods using innovative training techniques so that the students will enjoy the learning experience. Through this, learning the skills becomes easy and fun. SSI has the highest quality instructional program in the diving industry and is recognized in over 90 countries world wide and has over 2000 store affiliates. So no worries about being recognized as a diver on your next trip. When you present the SSI certification card, that facility will know that you have been trained properly. Some divers ask What is the difference between certification agencies? The simple answer: a lot of difference. The roots of SSI in the diving industry go back more than 50 years. SSI was formed out of the National Association of Scuba Diving Schools (NASDS). Formed in 1967, Bob Clark the founder of SSI was the educational director of NASDS, he then later founded SSI in In 1999 SSI and NASDS merged to form one of the world s largest certification agency s. Aquatic Sports has a long history with SSI. John Powelson the founder of Aquatic Sports began his instruction with NASDS. He holds instructor #20 for NASDS. Later he helped Bob Clark organize and run the very first diver instructor training session for SSI in Newport, Oregon. John Powelson was recognized for his achievements and contributions to the diving industry in 1992 by being awarded the Platinum Pro 5000 diver award was the first year of this prestigious award. Names such as Jacques Cousteau, Dr. Sylvia Earl, Mel Fisher and others were awarded this honor. In 2004 Jeff Powelson, president of Aquatic Sports was awarded this same honor with the induction into the Platinum Pro 5000 club. He and John now have become the second father-son inductees to the Platinum Pro 5000 club. Can you guess who the first were? John & Jeff Powelson

5 Equipment fitting and personal snorkel lesson During this session we will custom fit each student for his or her personal snorkeling equipment (required for class) and any other equipment to be used during classes. Please bring a swim suit, & towel. You will be getting in the water to try out your new equipment to make sure it fits and you are comfortable with your selection. Don t buy anything until we have you try it in the water. Your snorkel lesson will give you the techniques to master your kick patterns and become an expert in snorkeling. You will perform 18 laps in our heated pool with your snorkeling equipment to meet our industry watermanship standard. Please allow 1 hour for this appointment.. Weeknight, 4 week option: Each Tuesday night beginning at 6:00 pm you and fellow new diving enthusiasts will embark on your new aquatic adventure. Your class/pool session will last 3.5 hours in duration per week. You will receive approximately 15 hours of instruction in this phase of your scuba training. Saturday, 3 week option: Each Saturday morning beginning at 9:00 am you and fellow new diving enthusiasts will embark on your new aquatic adventure. Your class/pool will last 4.5 hours in duration per week. You will receive approximately 1.5 hours of instruction in this phase of you scuba training. Every student must provide their own personal snorkeling system (PSS) for the class. You PSS includes the following: mask, snorkel (flex), strapped style scuba fins, boots, mouthpeices, mesh carry bag, log book. The purchase of PSS must meet our equipment standard for safety and training considerations. aquatic sports Australian Dive flaming scallop Australia

6 Family/friends option: Design your own lesson program for 2-4 people. You will need to have 5 sessions at 2.5 hours in length to complete this phase of your scuba training. Flexibility is allowed with this program, however, all classes need to be conducted during store hours. One on One instruction: This style of class is the most flexible of all scuba programs. Make up you own schedule with one of our scuba instructors and pace yourself based upon your abilities. Finish the class in a week or take up to 5 weeks. It s up to you. Private lessons usually take between 6-10 hours of time with an instructor. Practice sessions: To complete any beginning scuba course you are required to complete 4 practice sessions at a minimum of 1 hour in duration. These practice sessions must be completed before moving into Phase II of your training. Our instructors are your scuba coaches. We can show the skills you must make the time to master them. Our goal is to create a diver, not just give a scuba experience. It is common knowledge that it takes an adult 21 repetitive actions before a skill is developed into a habit. There is no additional charge for practice sessions. John & Roy Barlean at Netarts bay, Oregon Instructor Jeremy Conklin in Truk Lagoon

7 People always ask what makes Aquatic Sports different than other training schools. Here is one major reason: We care a little more! Step 5: Coaching Session: During each beginning scuba program, every student will have their own particular needs and concerns that need to be addressed individually. During this coaching session each student will have the opportunity to meet with an Aquatic Sports staff member and cover the details of the program and look at the progression of their training. This coaching session is mandatory and needs to be completed prior to the end of phase I. There is no charge for this lesson. The coaching session will take about 1 hour. If the student requests additional pool instruction, this can also be done at this time at no charge. Your written test will be administered at this time. * Chapter review questions * Dive table review * Computer assisted spec. * Complete folder/paperwork * Risk Awareness part II * Work book review * Phase III options covered * Rent to own program * Your TDS * Log book completion * Master Diver Challenge * Written test * Review exam * Pool exercises * Pool instruction * Move to Phase III * Fitting session for OW s Scuba is way cool! Where is your next adventure?

8 Open water diver system HD Diving Mask Ultimate Dry snorkel Deluxe boots Mesh Back Pack Bag Twin Jet fins Save $200 Complete SSI Educational System Full 3MM Deluxe Wet Suit Package price: $1199 Includes group tuition Deluxe Log Book Includes mouthpieces, comfort strap, defog, wet suit cleaner, wet suit hanger Your diving the best equipment in Scuba!

9 Scuba Lesson pricing options Basic Scuba Course Group lessons Educational kit Log Book Mouthpieces $ Student must provide approved personal snorkeling system: Mask, flex snorkel,diving fins, boots, mesh boat bag Open Water Diver System Group lessons Educational kit Deluxe Log Book Mouthpieces Deluxe Scuba Mask Dry Snorkel Hydro style diving fins Deluxe diving fins Mesh Boat bag Mask defog, shampoo & hanger Ultra 3mm wetsuit Student price: $ Family & Friends add $100 per person Private instruction add $200 Hourly instruction add $75 per hour Snorkel system rental $150 for class, $500 of tuition and snorkel system rental can be applied towards open water diver system if purchase during instructional period. Your diving the best equipment in Scuba!

10 Open water certification The adventure begins! You now enter the giant aquarium. Phase II gives you, the student, the opportunity to explore the real inner-space. You can dive with Aquatic Sports in the Pacific Northwest or complete phase II on your next tropical vacation. Each beginning diver is required to make 4 open water scuba dives over a two day period to complete their certification. You decide where and when is best for you to complete the open water training dives. Pacific Northwest certification Come dive the emerald waters of the Hoods canal with the Aquatic Sports dive team. This weekend adventure is a great opportunity to meet new friends and show off your new skills. You will be required to provide your own equipment system and 2 scuba cylinders. Our dives are from the shore, making your first scuba dives both easy and fun. There is a hotel at the dive site, so everything is easy and convenient for the weekend. Cost of the open water dives: $150 + any equipment rentals if needed ($80 approx) DRYSUIT CERTIFICATION AND USE FOR OPEN WATERS IS RECOMMENDED Tropical certify-vacation Travel with Aquatic Sports to Baja Mexico and complete your open water dives. 5 days in the sunny Baja with personal instruction and complete travel package starting at $ Ask us how to sign up for this fun and easy adventure. Referral Certification If you are planning a warm water trip and would like to finish phase II while you are on this vacation, no problem. Call your local dive store in the area you traveling to and let them know you would like to do a referral open water certification. We provide the paper work and you show up and dive with an instructor at that destination for two days. You ll then return to Aquatic Sports after your vacation, showing proof of completion. Cost of certification card for referral: $50 (cost of instruction at destination is not covered ) Diving is nothing like anything else on earth

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12 AQUATIC SPORTS CUSTOMER PROFILE The most prestigious sport diving program in the world FIRST NAME: LAST NAME DATE: ADDRESS: DATE of BIRTH: - - CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: HOME #: WORK #: What was your best vacation you have ever had? What is your DREAM vacation? Where in the world would you like to go SCUBA DIVING? Why are you interested in learning how to scuba dive? How did you hear about Aquatic Sports? Drive by Yellow pages Internet Radio Referral (list name) Rate your comfort in the water. (1 low to 5 good) What do you feel is most important when it comes to learning how to dive? (you may circle more than one) Adventure Safety/comfort Fun/Social Checking off the bucket list Travel What kind of diving activities would you like to participate in once you are certified Group Travel Local Diving Activities DREAM Vacations Wreck Diving Night Diving Boat Diving Exploration/Adventure Dives Spearfishing/Game Collection Underwater Photography Have you ever been scuba diving before? If yes Where & When? Do you have any specific time period for completing your lessons? Date needed: - Employee